Office of Community Development

Type: Organization

Name: Office of Community Development

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Work begins on Lafourche projects

By ERIC BESSON Staff Writer Tri-Parish Times | 0 commentsWork has begun on $6 million in long-anticipated flood-protection and drainage projects in Lafourche Parish, Parish President Charlotte Randolph announced.Two existing pump stations are being rebuilt ... [Published Tri-Parish Times - May 22 2013]

Entities: Public Works, Drainage, Hurricane Gustav

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

News for the City of Franklin

The Ole City MarketFRANKLIN, La.-The City of Franklin will no longer host a Farmers' Market at 300 Willow Street."We had hoped that our efforts would encourage residents to be a part of the Farmers' Market," said Mayor Raymond Harris. "Sadly, all good ... [Published KATC 3 - May 17 2013]

Entities: Office of Community Development, Market, Farmers' market, Karen Leblanc

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Road Home policy changes could free more aid for Louisiana homeowners

Louisiana families still unable to rebuild and return to their homes almost eight years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita gained new reason for hope Wednesday when the state agency overseeing the Road Home program announced several policy changes that ... [Published Bayou Buzz - May 16 2013]

Entities: Office of Community Development, Hurricanes, Mortgages

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

US Small Business Administration

Basic business workshops

PLYMOUTH – The South Eastern Economic Development Corporation and Mutual Bank will hold two basic business workshops in Plymouth aimed at assisting potential and existing entrepreneurs. The free workshops are being held in cooperation with the U.S. Small ... [Published Wicked Local Plymouth - May 15 2013]

Entities: Office of Community Development, Chamber of Commerce, US Small Business Administration

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Belmont's Wellington School Given OK To Receive Final Occupancy Notice

Talk about being tardy.It has been 615 days (or 885,600 minutes) since the doors opened on at the new Wellington Elementary School on Sept. 7, 2011 until yesterday, Tuesday, May 14, and for that entire time, the school building has been up and running ... [Published Belmont Patch - May 15 2013]

Entities: Wellington (New Zealand), Certificate of Occupancy, Office of Community Development

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

HealthSouth Corporation

Ludlow, Chicopee awarded brownfields cleanup grants

In Ludlow and Chicopee the grants will be used to abate asbestos.BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $12 million in brownfields grants to protect people’s health and create a cleaner environment in New England communities.The ... [Published MassLive - May 10 2013]

Entities: Asbestos, Office of Community Development, HealthSouth Corporation, Environment

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 2 reports

Goldman Sachs Group Inc

New Harmony Neighborhood Development Homes Welcome First-Time Homeowners

/PRNewswire/ -- Four formerly vacant and blighted properties in Central City have been redeveloped into high-quality, affordable homes by Harmony Neighborhood Development with support from the Enterprise Louisiana Loan Fund. The homes are the first constructed ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]

Entities: Construction, Office of Community Development, Enterprise Community Partners, Goldman Sachs Group Inc

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

In other Thibodaux City Council action: May 7, 2013

The following is a rundown of all action taken Tuesday by the Thibodaux City Council. All votes were unanimous; all members were present.Action: Introduced an ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Louisiana Office of Community ... [Published Daily Comet - May 08 2013]

Entities: Action, Zoning, Office of Community Development, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Deve..., Property

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Mutual Bank and SEED Corporation to Sponsor Entrepreneural Workshops at Plymouth Chamber

- The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation and Mutual Bank will hold two basic business workshops in Plymouth on Thursday, May 16, aimed at assisting potential and existing entrepreneurs.Both workshops will be held at the Plymouth Area ... [Published Prlog - May 06 2013]

Entities: US Small Business Administration, Chris Dickinson, Office of Community Development, Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Banking

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Mayor gives status update on Medford programs, finances

Lauren DiLorenzo, director of Medford’s Office of Community Development, introduces plans to upgrade softball facilities at Columbus Park and to make handicap accessibility improvements to Hickey and Morrison parks with federal grant money.Events Cal ... [Published Wicked Local Medford - May 01 2013]

Entities: Michael J. McGlynn, Office of Community Development, The Explorer Group

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

Stony Point's Sandy victims get good news on HUD grants, property assessments

Stony Point also reduces property assessments STONY POINT ? The recent announcement of federal grants to help victims of Superstorm Sandy was great news for Rockland County, particularly for this town, although rebuilding the storm-struck community will ... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - May 01 2013]

Entities: Joseph Abate, Property, Superstorm Sandy

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Improvements Coming to Three Medford Parks

A federal grant of approximately $830,000 will pay for improvements in the coming months at three Medford parks: Columbus Park, Morrison Park and Hickey Park.Plans for the improvements were discussed at a Friday press conference by Medford Mayor Michael ... [Published Medford Patch - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Office of Community Development, Michael McGlynn, Dugout

Quotes

"We had hoped that our efforts would encourage residents to be a part of the Farmers Market" said Mayor Raymond Harris. "Sadly, all good things must come to an end."

News for the City of Franklin [Published KATC 3 - May 17 2013]

"No one thinks this is normal. But the good news is that we have put a finger on a particular noise" said Lovallo

Belmont's Wellington School Given OK To Receive Final Occupancy Notice [Published Belmont Patch - May 15 2013]

Joanne C Poret, AICP, City of Monroe Planning and Zoning Director, points out that "The CityCity of Monroe needs an ordinance that is up toto date and that meets the needs of a 21st Century community. This public hearing gives the public the opportunity to participate in this process by giving their input and asking questions."

Monroe zoning map hearing scheduled [Published KNOE TV8 - May 10 2013]

...opportunities for families and individuals while reducing blight," said Michelle Whetten,Enterprise vice president and Gulf Coast market leader. "We are proud to work with theState of Louisiana and Goldman Sachs to make this resource available to support the revitalization ofNew Orleans neighborhoods as part ofEnterprise's investment of more than $220 million in the region since Hurricane Katrina."

New Harmony Neighborhood Development Homes Welcome First-Time Homeowners [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]

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Road Home policy changes could free more aid fo... [Published Bayou Buzz - May 16 2013]
State may alter some Road Home requirements [Published Houma Today - May 15 2013]
Basic business workshops [Published Wicked Local Plymouth - May 15 2013]
Belmont's Wellington School Given OK To Receive... [Published Belmont Patch - May 15 2013]
Ludlow, Chicopee awarded brownfields cleanup gr... [Published MassLive - May 10 2013]
RESOLUTION NO. 840 OF 2013 [Published Ruston Daily Leader - May 10 2013]
RESOLUTION NO. 841 OF 2013 [Published Ruston Daily Leader - May 10 2013]
Monroe zoning map hearing scheduled [Published KNOE TV8 - May 10 2013]
New Harmony Neighborhood Development Homes Welc... [Published NewsBlaze - May 09 2013]
New Harmony Neighborhood Development Homes Welc... [Published TickerTech.com - May 09 2013]
Belmont Town Meeting 2013, Day 4 [Published Belmont Patch - May 09 2013]
In other Thibodaux City Council action: May 7, ... [Published Daily Comet - May 08 2013]
Mutual Bank and SEED Corporation to Sponsor Ent... [Published Prlog - May 06 2013]
Monroe City Zoning hearing set. [Published KNOE TV8 - May 03 2013]
Mayor gives status update on Medford programs, ... [Published Wicked Local Medford - May 01 2013]
Stony Point's Sandy victims get good news on HU... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - May 01 2013]
Stony Point's Sandy victims get good news on HU... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - May 01 2013]
Feds investigate Spring Valley's use of HUD fun... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Apr 29 2013]
Improvements Coming to Three Medford Parks [Published Medford Patch - Apr 29 2013]
Ba Mar mobile park storm victims closer to aid ... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Apr 27 2013]
Lower Alsace wants Mount Penn to resume merger ... [Published Reading Eagle - Apr 25 2013]
Vanderhoef Announces $2.67 Million in Federal G... [Published Nyack-Piermont Patch - Apr 18 2013]
Jeremy Blaber, Kingston parking officer, fired ... [Published Daily Freeman - Apr 17 2013]
Home improvement loans now available [Published Hudson Valley Press - Apr 17 2013]
Kingston council mulls community development op... [Published Citizens Voice - Apr 17 2013]
Scathing audits force change to recovering Road... [Published WWL-TV - Apr 16 2013]
Audit Suggests State May Owe $115 M For Misspen... [Published WQUE-FM - Apr 16 2013]